Teaching Artist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching Artist

Kids' Orchestra – Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

Kids’ Orchestra is a year-round program dedicated to building a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education. Kids’ Orchestra provides music education, instruments, and performance opportunities to elementary, middle school, and high school students in the Baton Rouge area.

Teaching artists work with students, parents, site staff, and volunteers to deliver a safe, quality musical experience for students, and create enriching and inclusive educational opportunities at KO sites. Teaching artists report to the Education Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Exhibit a genuine passion for community engagement, teaching, and young artist development Prior experience working with children in a music environmentExceptional verbal communication skillsClassroom experience (preferred) or a willingness to learnWorking towards, or completion of, a degree in music or music education (preferred)Willingness to make accommodations for students of varying abilities, levels, or exceptionalities/special needsEnthusiasm for the mission and vision of Kids' Orchestra Previous experience working with children in a supervisory roleBasic computer skills necessaryMust have reliable transportation or a way to get around the city DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Attend KO professional developments and workshops Thoughtful and organized weekly lesson plansPrepare students for a minimum of two concerts per school year (December and May)Implement daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activitiesHelp students with snack and homework (when applicable) Assist fellow site staff when needed (arrival and dismissal) Create and support an inclusive, safe, and enriching learning environmentHOURS, PAY & REQUIREMENTS

3:30-5:30 Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday (days and times vary based on site) Private lesson scheduling is flexible to fit your schedulePay starts at $25.00 per half-hour private lesson and starts at $50.00 per group lessonBackground Check and Child Abuse Prevention Training are required as a condition of employment Kids’ Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kids' Orchestra's mission is to build a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education.